Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the dough
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and mix until the butter is incorporated into the flour.
- Add the egg and warm milk to the flour mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Prepare the filling
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- In a pan, simmer the chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until they thicken into a compote.
Assemble the Danish
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center, followed by a spoonful of the strawberry compote.
- Fold the corners of the dough toward the center to form a triangle.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and a splash of milk to drizzle over the warm pastries.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g
Notes
Store the Danish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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